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Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Quebec, and PEI nominate candidates for provincial immigration this week

CIC News Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Quebec, and PEI nominate candidates for provincial immigration this week Five of Canada’s provinces have invited candidates to apply through provincial immigration programs this week. Immigration is a shared responsibility between the provincial and federal governments. When a province nominates a candidate through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) it…

Canada ranked the most attractive destination for immigrant entrepreneurs in 2023

CIC News Canada ranked the most attractive destination for immigrant entrepreneurs in 2023 According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Canada was ranked the most attractive country for immigrant start up founders and entrepreneurs compared to all other OECD countries. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration There are 24 OECD…

British Columbia and Manitoba nominate candidates in latest round of PNP draws

CIC News British Columbia and Manitoba nominate candidates in latest round of PNP draws British Columbia and Manitoba have nominated candidates this week in the most recent round of Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Provinces can nominate candidates for permanent residency because immigration is a shared responsibility between the federal and provincial governments. Immigration Refugees…

IRCC publishes criteria to receive designation as a language testing organization

CIC News IRCC publishes criteria to receive designation as a language testing organization On August 11, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published the criteria it uses to determine whether to approve a language testing organization. IRCC requires language tests for economic class permanent residence applicants as well as Student Direct Stream (SDS) applicants to…

A look at Express Entry for the remainder of 2023

CIC News A look at Express Entry for the remainder of 2023 The summer of 2023 has seen some major changes to how Canada’s Express Entry application management system chooses which candidates receive Invitations to Apply (ITAs). While Express Entry has been unpredictable recently, over the past few weeks some patterns have begun to emerge…

Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Prince Edward Island hold provincial nomination draws this week.

CIC News Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Prince Edward Island hold provincial nomination draws this week. This week four provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Read on below to get a full breakdown of PNP results for this week. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration PNP Results: July 29th to August 3rd…

Funding your start up or business as a newcomer in Canada

CIC News Funding your start up or business as a newcomer in Canada Canada provides various options for entrepreneurs looking to immigrate to start a business. Once in Canada, immigrant entrepreneurs may be looking for funding to get their business started or to support their growth. Funding options available to immigrants will vary depending on…

Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec and Manitoba hold provincial immigration draws this week

CIC News Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec and Manitoba hold provincial immigration draws this week This week four provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, inviting candidates to apply for Permanent Residence (PR) and immigrate to their province. Read below to get the full results. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Ontario This week…

The Provincial Nominee Program has changed Canadian immigration

CIC News The Provincial Nominee Program has changed Canadian immigration Canada’s immigration landscape has been largely transformed by the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), according to a new Statistics Canada study. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration The PNP was introduced in all provinces, except for Quebec and the Yukon, between 1998 and 2009.…

I missed Canada’s H1-B Holder Open Work Permit application window. What are my options?

CIC News I missed Canada’s H1-B Holder Open Work Permit application window. What are my options? On July 16, Canada introduced a new Open Work Permit (OWP) for H-1B visa holders as part of Canada’s new tech talent strategy. The OWP gives candidates in specialized occupations the ability to work for almost any employer in…